faith-Based Resources 

If you are a religious leader in the community, and you have additional local resources that you recommend for your members, please email [email protected] to have your resource included. All religious affiliations welcome. 
For a downloadable PDF of all the resources below, please click the button to the left. ​
Counseling Resources
Alicia Brown (Online Counseling)
(336) 543-0803
[email protected]
  • Alicia has a special interest in addressing faith-based principles during the counseling process when the client sees it as beneficial. Goals for counseling are set by the client and used as a focus for each session. Goals can be changed as needed so that clients can both feel and measure growth as they progress through counseling.
  • Individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults
  • Group counseling
  • Communication skill building
  • Stress management
  • Anger management
  • Relationship building
  • Exercise and general nutrition for good mental health

Cornerstone Christian Counseling
http://cornerstonecounselingnc.org
  • Located in Hickory ​

​Elizabeth Abel
(828)-558-4009
[email protected]
  • Facilitates distance counseling through different media platforms

George Naff MA
Boone United Methodist Church
(828) 265-9265
516 New Market Blvd Ste 1,

Jesse Lile
(828) 276-3023
www.couplescounseling-nc.com
  • Focus on working with couples to address challenging issues in their relationships
  • Goal is to preserve and expand relationships, helping couples grow together through life
  • challenges in a way that is mutually beneficial and supportive
  • Intention is not only to help couples overcome relational difficulties, but to also cultivate
  • their relationship into the source of strength, hope, and life that each person needs Discounted rates available with pastor referral.
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Dr. Karen Melendez:
704-865-3523 ext. 415
  • Child/adolescent psychiatrist
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Lynette Stewart
(828) 268-3439
895 State Farm Road, Bldg. 200 | Suite 210

​McKinney Marriage and Family Therapy
Mary McKinney
828-263-4113
[email protected]
http://mckinneymft.com/

Mount Vernon Counseling Services
http://mvbcb.org/ministries/counseling/
  • Suggested donation of $55 a session for non-members. Some scholarships available.
  • Jennifer Greene MA, LPC
    • Expertise - sexual identity, self-injury, anxiety, depression, crisis pregnancy, infertility, grief and loss, co-dependency, and interpersonal relationships.
  • Annette Ward LCSW, LCAS
    • Expertise - substance use disorders, women's counseling
  • Greg Ward MA, LPCA, NCC
    • Expertise - developmental disabilities, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, anger, grief and
      loss, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, separation and divorce issues, social skills training needs, relational stress, men's issues
  • Amanda Cottrell MA, NCC, NCSC, NBPTS
    • Expertise - anxiety, processing grief/loss, codependency, chronic illness, and interpersonal
      relationships, couples needing marriage support
  • Robyn Roark, MA, NCC, LPC
    • Expertise - depression, past trauma, anxiety
  • Chad Roberts, MDiv, MSW, LCSWA
    • Expertise - anxiety, caregiver stress, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, pastoral burnout, premarital and couples counseling, relational conflict, and stress

Nancy Richards
​(828) 266-9690
http://www.boonepsychologist.com/
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Counsels using Christian principles
  • Accepts major insurance

Nichole Mcfarland
(919) 533-4719
895 State Farm Rd, Building 400 Suite 403

Pathways Counseling and Wellness
(828) 898 4145
https://www.pathwayscw.com
  • EMDR trained counselors
  • Located in Banner Elk

Patricia Cone MA, LMHC, LPC
(305) 290-4308
[email protected]
www.patriciacone.com
895 State Farm Rd, Suite 202
Works with:
  • Addiction, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, EMDR, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Peer Relationships, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Addiction, Dissociative Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Mood Disorders​

Tammy Brettschneider
[email protected]
  • Has experience counseling through abuse and trauma
  • Faith based, somewhat pastoral approach (Member of Assoc. Of Christian Counselors)
  • Accepts major insurance
Crisis Counseling
Crisis Hotline 828-264-HELP
132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite #B Boone, NC 28607-5915

Daymark (overdose, suicide ideation etc.)
24 hour Crisis hotline # - (866) 275-9552
  • Daymark may also be a helpful resource in finding suitable counseling services on an ongoing basis for individuals. The general office number is (828) 264-8759.

Oasis (domestic and sexual violence)
www.oasisinc.org
(828) 264 1532
Watauga Crisis Line: (828) 262 5035
Avery Crisis Line: (828) 504 0911
Spanish Crisis Line: (828) 504 0800 
Family Services/Foster Care
Children’s Advocacy Center
(828) 963-9777 
8076 HWY 105S, Boone, NC 286707
  • An organization that strives to minimize trauma from abuse and advocate for children and non-offending family members during the legal processes. The Children’s Council also provides direction to community members and family members who suspect occurrence​ of child abuse.

Children’s Council
828-262-5424
http://www.thechildrenscouncil.org
  • Nurtured Beginnings - Provides one to three free in-home visits to parents of newborns up to 12 weeks
  • Positive Parenting Program - one-on-one parent support
  • Diaper Bank - Provides families with up to 24 packs of diapers per year
  • Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - Organization that provides one free book a month to children in Watauga County up to age five
  • Affordable Child Care and Child Care Referrals - Provides a list of child care options as well as subsidies that can be applied for to help with the cost of child care

Harvest Heart Clothing
[email protected]
Harvest House, 247 Boone Heights Dr., Boone, NC 28607
  • An organization supporting mothers and expectant mothers by providing them with free clothing, supplies, and parenting information. 
  • Wednesdays 10:00am-2:00pm, Fridays 2:00pm-6:00pm

Hope Pregnancy Center
Call at (828) 265-4537
Text at (828) 278-9642
www.choosehope.org
208 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28607
Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00pm Friday 9:00-2:00pm
  • A faith based organization that provides free support and resources for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Services: Pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, consulting, STD testing, next step planning, and after-abortion care. No abortion referrals or information regarding abortions are provided.

Parent2Parent
(828) 262-6089
www.parent2parent.appstate.edu
  • A support group for parents who have a premature child, a child with a disability, an emotional or behavioral challenge, a mental illness, a chronic condition, or who are grieving the death of a child.

Addictions/Substance Use Services

​​AA of Watauga County
(828) 264-1212
[email protected]
St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 170 Council St. 
  • Times: MWF 12:00pm, TR 5:30pm

Hebron Colony/Grace Home
Hebron Colony: (828) 963-4842
Grace Home: (803) 854-9809
  • Hebron Colony (for males) and Grace Home (for females) offer a low cost, 10-week residential program focused on restoring individuals whose lives have been ravaged by addiction. The program follows a biblically based curriculum.
  • Hebron Colony - Boone, NC
  • Grace Home - Santee, SC​

Safe Harbor's High Country Recovery Center for Women​
https://safeharbornc.org/what-we-do/high-country-recovery-center/
[email protected]
828-386-1515
Lower Income Support Services

Children’s Council of Watauga County
​828-262-5424
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
  • Nurtured Beginnings - Provides one to three free in home visits to parents of newborns up to 12 weeks
  • Positive Parenting Program - one on one parent support
  • Diaper Bank - Provides families with up to 24 packs of diapers per year
  • Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - Organization that provides one free book a month to children in Watauga County up to age five
  • Affordable Child Care and Child Care Referrals - Provides a list of child care options as well as subsidies that can be applied for to help with the cost of child care.
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Community Care Clinic
(828) 265-8591
www.ccclinic.org/
  • An organization that provides integrated healthcare for the insured and uninsured. Services include medical, vision, and health education

​Harvest Heart Clothing
[email protected]
Harvest House, 247 Boone Heights Dr., Boone, NC 28607
  • An organization supporting mothers and expectant mothers by providing them with free clothing, supplies, and parenting information. 
  • Wednesdays 10:00am-2:00pm, Fridays 2:00pm-6:00p

Hunger and Health Coalition
hungerandhealthcoalition.com
141 Health Center Dr., Boone
  • Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm
  • An organization that assists families or individuals who are struggling with basic needs such as food, prescribed medications, and heat during the winter season:
  • Food Pantry: Provides families with a box of food every 14 days
  • Fresh Market: Provides fresh, local produce as well as bread and deli items
  • Free Pharmacy: Provides prescription medications at little to no cost

Northwestern Regional Housing Authority
1-888-623-8631
  • An organization that assists families and homeowners who are struggling to pay mortgage because of job loss , temporary unemployment, or other financial hardships.
  • Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00pm
Senior Care Services
Caring.com
(800) 973-1540
https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/north-carolina
  • Caring.com is the leading online destination for those seeking information and support as they care for
    aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones.They created free resources that provide comprehensive information on topics like financial support and care options that are available per area.